Cracking the Vaulttag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-18490872016-07-28T03:34:00-05:00Get answers to your Autodesk® Vault® questions from the Autodesk data management support specialists.
TypePadUsing the LifecycleEventEditor to remove Third Party lifecycle transition Jobstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b7c87de244970b2016-07-28T03:34:00-05:002016-07-28T03:34:00-05:00This short movie shows how to use the Vault SDK's Lifecycle Event Editor to remove third party lifecycle transition jobsRichard Rankin

This short movie shows how to use the Vault SDK's Lifecycle Event Editor to remove third party lifecycle transition jobs

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2016/07/using-the-lifecycleeventeditor-to-remove-third-party-lifecycle-transition-jobs.htmlUsing Process Monitor to isolate a specific Vault configuration filetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b8d207b672970c2016-07-27T03:33:00-05:002016-07-27T03:33:00-05:00This short, five minute video shows how you can use Process Monitor from Microsoft to find the location of a configuration file created when a user configures a new new search within the Vault clientRichard Rankin

This short, five minute video shows how you can use Process Monitor from Microsoft to find the location of a configuration file created when a user configures a new new search within the Vault client

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2016/07/how-vault-file-replication-works.htmlUsing a Comparing Tool to find the relevant Registry Settingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b8d207b62b970c2016-07-22T03:28:00-05:002016-07-21T03:28:11-05:00This video shows how to use the Windows registry and a Comparing Tool such as "Beyond Compare" (other comparing tools do exist), to compare the differences between two registry hives, to isolate a specific value. This specific example shows how...Richard Rankin

This video shows how to use the Windows registry and a Comparing Tool such as "Beyond Compare" (other comparing tools do exist), to compare the differences between two registry hives, to isolate a specific value.

This specific example shows how to enable DWF publishing whilst checking in files to the Vault from Plant 3D

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2016/07/using-a-comparing-tool-to-find-the-relevant-registry-setting.htmlImporting Performance Monitor Counters For Vaulttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01bb09216052970d2016-07-21T03:38:10-05:002016-07-22T07:32:25-05:00This movie shows how to import Performance Monitor Counters so that you can analyse performance on a Vault Server. The counters to import into PerfMon are attached when you click the link below Download PerformanceCountersRichard Rankin

This movie shows how to import Performance Monitor Counters so that you can analyse performance on a Vault Server.

The counters to import into PerfMon are attached when you click the link below

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2016/07/importing-performance-monitor-counters-for-vault.htmlVault Data Flowtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b8d207b604970c2016-07-21T03:23:10-05:002016-07-21T03:25:55-05:00This presentation details the process of getting files from a Vault server. It goes on to describe the same process in an environment where there are multiple Vault servers. The basic scenarios described, assume that the viewer understands the major...Richard Rankin
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This presentation details the process of getting files from a Vault server. It goes on to describe the same process in an environment where there are multiple Vault servers. The basic scenarios described, assume that the viewer understands the major components that comprise a Vault Server, namely the database, filestore and Vault Server itself. The&nbsp;process described applies to both Vault servers (ADMS) and File Servers (AVFS).</p>
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<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/crackingthevault/~4/tsaePHn7Hyk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2016/07/vault-data-flow.htmlVault does not support FIPStag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01bb08a0b511970d2015-12-18T10:58:38-05:002015-12-18T10:58:38-05:00FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a standard for computer system cryptography. The framework includes best practices for encryption compliance and can be enabled within Windows Systems. Nevertheless Vault does not Support this option. You can check it in the...Johannes Bauer

FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a standard for computer system cryptography.The framework includes best practices for encryption compliance and can be enabled within Windows Systems.

Enabled needs to be set to 0.Please check also with IT if they do not set this setting via Group Policy, because then it would be reset at the next reboot and you will be puzzled why Vault is not working as expected.

Example where FIPS does prevent Vault from working properly:

Vault Workgroup Client was working as expected (on a different machine)The login error from Vault Office thick client was "failed to acquire a license"Licenses were all fine and installed on the same server.

Unchecking read only checkbox gets you a 500 Page "Server Error in /AutodeskTC Applicationwith error message:"This Implementation is not part of the Windows Platform FIPS validated cryptographic algorithms"

After disabling FIPS with method above it was working fine.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2015/12/vault-does-not-support-fips.htmlVault Build Numberstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c0120a4e43a25970b2015-09-01T03:00:00-05:002016-02-09T07:45:07-05:00In the Help>About and Server logs is reported the build number of the version of Vault Server used. This can help sometimes for you to confirm what version of the software is actually being used if there is some misunderstanding...Richard Rankin

In the Help>About and Server logs is reported the build number of the version of Vault Server used.

This can help sometimes for you to confirm what version of the software is actually being used if there is some misunderstanding or miscommunication with the servers Administrator.

For example if they are trying to log in Vault 2009 from a Vault 2010 client. Looking at the log files on the server can tell you what version they are actually using.

(Please note, Annual releases, Service Packs and Cumulative Hotfix are listed below. Individual Hotfixes which may or may not bump the build number, are not listed.)

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2015/09/vault-build-numbers.htmlVault 2016 is Released!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b8d1071401970c2015-04-22T07:50:09-05:002015-04-22T07:52:11-05:00Vault Professional and Workgroup 2016 are now available to download via Autodesk Account. Before Installing the latest version of Vault, please refer first to the System Requirements to ensure that your planned implementation is supported and also the Readme\Release Notes...Richard Rankin

Vault Professional and Workgroup 2016 are now available to download via Autodesk Account.

Before Installing the latest version of Vault, please refer first to the System Requirements to ensure that your planned implementation is supported and also the Readme\Release Notes for any known issues.

If migrating from an earlier release, please also refer to the Upgrade Autodesk Vault Documentation in the Help.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2015/04/vault-2016-is-released-to-the-world.htmlVault Beta is Currently Opentag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b8d0b8cc60970c2015-01-06T07:38:22-05:002015-01-06T07:38:22-05:00Participating in Autodesk Betas, is a great way to see whats coming in the next release of software and give your feedback to our development team. It's also invaluable to test your workflows to ensure that you are forewarned of...Richard Rankin

Participating in Autodesk Betas, is a great way to see whats coming in the next release of software and give your feedback to our development team. It's also invaluable to test your workflows to ensure that you are forewarned of any changes.

The latest Vault Beta is currently live and can be accessed using this URL.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2015/01/vault-beta-is-currently-open.htmlVault Classes from AU2014 now availabletag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01bb07c82fff970d2014-12-19T05:59:42-05:002014-12-19T05:59:42-05:00The holidays are coming and its time to start planning your downtime. So, make yourself comfortable and check out the fantatstic choice of Vault courses available to watch for free from this years Autodesk University. Autodesk Vault related Courses at...Richard Rankin

The holidays are coming and its time to start planning your downtime. So, make yourself comfortable and check out the fantatstic choice of Vault courses available to watch for free from this years Autodesk University.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2014/12/vault-classes-from-au2014-now-available.htmlItem and Change Order Unlock Commandtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01bb07b5eeb6970d2014-11-26T13:11:00-05:002014-12-05T12:09:12-05:00Did you know? Vault Professional 2015 has an Item and Change Order (CO) Unlock command. It can be found in the Actions pulldown in Vault Explorer. To make this feature function properly, the user whose Item or CO locks during...Ronald Smith

Did you know?

Vault Professional 2015 has an Item and Change Order (CO) Unlock command. It can be found in the Actions pulldown in Vault Explorer.

To make this feature function properly, the user whose Item or CO locks during their edit will be the one to select the locked item or CO, and go to Actions>Unlock Item and CO command.

Please note, this feature does not work in cases where a user gets locked out of their CO or Item, and someone else tries to unlock it.

Why do items and CO's get locked?

Well to be frank, we are still trying to uncover the full reason. However, we have found it is due to IIS or the IIS worker process either restarting or recycling while the item or change order is in the edit mode. You can replicate the behavior for yourself by editing an item, and while the item is in edit, restart IIS on your Vault server and you will get the item to lock. The same steps will force a CO to lock. Now logically, we are not here to advocate you doing this, but if you feel the need to test it out for yourself, this is one way to do it.

How can we try to stop the worker process from recycling on its own in 2015 or prior releases?**(UPDATED)**

Some ways you can try to reduce the worker process from restarting are:

Modify application pools to one service each

Open IIS manager

Go to the Application Pools

Review the applications pools to see that they are only servicing one application.

If you see AutodeskDM running Services and Filestores websites, you will want to fix the filestores site to use the AutodeskFS application pool.

If you see that the WebClient service is being used by AutodeskDM, you can create a new Application Pool following the steps in the Advanced Configuration guide, or set it to use the DefaultAppPool.

Note: We've also found that adjusting the Regular Time Intervals does help keep the worker process from crashing out, but the number to which you will set is dependent on your environment.

You will also set IIS_IUSRS to full control over your websites

Go to Default Web Site and add the security permissions.

Go to lower level folders and ensure the permission propagated

Although we cannot guarantee these settings will resolve the item/co locking issue, we have seen a reduction in the occurrences.

When will the unlock feature be backported to prior releases?

The necessary actions to backport this feature are not architecturally feasible in previous releases, due to the many changes added to the 2015 product that allow this feature to work in 2015. Therefore, the recommendation is if the steps noted above do not reduce the occurrences of item/co locking, upgrade to Vault Professional 2015.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2014/11/item-and-change-order-unlock-command.htmlUpdated Vault 2015 R2 SDKtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b7c703cc7f970b2014-11-10T10:38:40-05:002014-11-10T10:38:40-05:00A new version of the Vault 2015 Software Development Kit has been posted. More information on "Its all Ones and Zeroes" hereRichard Rankin

A new version of the Vault 2015 Software Development Kit has been posted.

https://crackingthevault.typepad.com/crackingthevault/2014/11/updated-vault-2015-r2-sdk.htmlVault Professional and Vault Workgroup 2015 R2 Can Now Be Downloaded From Subscription Centertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01156eaaf373970c01b7c6d92c2d970b2014-09-04T03:04:04-05:002014-09-04T03:24:50-05:00Vault Professional 2015 R2 and Vault Workgroup 2015 R2 have been posted to the Autodesk Subscription Center under "Product Enhancements". See whats new in Vault 2015 R2 here You can review the readme here Vault Professional users BE AWARE, some...Richard Rankin

Vault Professional 2015 R2 and Vault Workgroup 2015 R2 have been posted to the Autodesk Subscription Center under "Product Enhancements".